Description
Spicy buffalo chicken pizza brings zesty flavors dancing across crispy crust, combining classic game-day excitement with hearty comfort. Creamy ranch, tender chicken, and bold hot sauce create an irresistible meal you’ll devour slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 (8 ounces) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes (fully cooked)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 67 slices fresh mozzarella (about 8 ounces)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Dough and Toppings:
- 1820 ounces pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh sliced jalapenos (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/3 cup flour (for crust)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Ignite the culinary crucible by heating the oven to a blazing 500°F (260°C), strategically positioning a pizza stone to absorb intense thermal energy for one full hour, ensuring a foundation of crispness.
- Transform raw chicken cubes into golden morsels by sautéing them in a skillet with minimal oil until perfectly cooked, then lavish them with zesty buffalo sauce, creating a fiery coating that promises bold flavor.
- Liberate the pizza dough on a flour-dusted workspace, gently coaxing it into a circular canvas approximately 12 inches wide, delicately seasoning with a whisper of salt to enhance its inherent character.
- Prepare the pizza’s landscape by dusting a pizza peel with flour, then gracefully transfer the dough. Paint the surface with buffalo sauce, maintaining a modest border for a defined crust. Artfully distribute buffalo-kissed chicken, scatter fresh mozzarella fragments, and crown with crimson onion slivers and optional jalapeño rings for an extra provocative punch.
- Slide the pizza onto the scorching stone with precision, allowing it to transform for 10-15 minutes. Monitor its evolution as the crust bronzes and cheese undulates into a molten landscape.
- Rescue the pizza from intense heat, granting it a brief moment of respite before dissection. Present alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing, inviting companions to customize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Boost crust crispiness by preheating the pizza stone for a full hour, ensuring a professional-level golden and crunchy base.
- Swap chicken for plant-based alternatives like shredded jackfruit or tofu for a vegetarian version that maintains the signature buffalo flavor.
- Control spice levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity or mixing mild and hot sauces to create a personalized heat profile.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or arugula for added texture and micronutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg